US HB5520 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 45-11)
Status: Introduced on April 16 2018 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-05-18 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 16 2018 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-05-18 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of certain forms of cannabis and cannabis delivery for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder. Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.
Title
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-18 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533. |
| 2018-05-18 | House | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-690. |
| 2018-05-08 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 2018-05-08 | House | Subcommittee on Health Discharged. |
| 2018-05-08 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
| 2018-04-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2018-04-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2018-04-16 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2796 (Same As) 2018-05-07 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
